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The family of The Notorious B.I.G. has struck a deal with Primary Wave Music for the late MC’s catalog and more.
As reported by Variety, the estate of Biggie Smalls has partnered with the music giant in an agreement that includes his publishing rights, master recordings, image, name and likeness. This would allow the agency to negotiate on the estate’s behalf and leverage the assets so The Notorious B.I.G.’s legacy lives on via strategic placements and arrangements.
While terms of the deal have not been publicly disclosed, the Wall Street Journal reports that Primary Wave Music is acquiring 50% into the estate, which the business magazine estimates being valued at $200 million dollars. In the feature, WSJ details the late Voletta Wallace’s journey to organize Biggie’s affairs ever since his passing in 1997, which included negotiating a higher split from Bad Boy Entertainment for his music publishing.
“The estate and Primary Wave will collaborate on all business moving forward in an effort to continue the incredible and innovative work done thus far with one goal in mind, to keep the legacy of the Notorious B.I.G. alive,” a press release reads. According to the Hollywood Reporter B.I.G.’s former management team Mark Pitts and Wayne Barrow will represent the estate. Voletta Wallace passed away Feb. 21 at the age 78.
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé do not play about their name or their family. The couple are said to be considering taking legal action against Kanye West.
Page Six is exclusively reporting that the Carters might be taking their former friend and collaborator to court over his recent social media posts. Earlier this week, Kanye West made some very offensive remarks about their youngest children suggesting that they may be mentally challenged. While he quickly deleted the post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the damage was already done.
The celebrity news outlet has spoken to a source who claims is close to the family and reports that Jay-Z and Beyoncé “will absolutely not stand for it.” The unnamed individual went on to add that the couple are considering taking the matter to court. “Jay-Z and Beyoncé are aware of the posts Kanye has since deleted and are discussing how they want to handle this situation, whether that be privately and/or in a legal matter.”
While neither Jay-Z or Beyoncé have to yet to publicly comment on Kanye’s insult it seems Tina Knowles addressed it via her most recent joke segment. “What happens when a snowman throws a tantrum? He has a meltdown,” she said. Tina went on to smile before adding “Y’all know that’s funny.”
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Our whole lives we’ve heard the phrase “No good deed goes unpunished” and unfortunately for 2 Chainz, he’s finding that out the hard way and is here to remind us that regardless of how good your intentions might be, there are people out there that will exploit your objectives if given the chance.Yesterday (March 20), 2 Chainz took to Instagram to remind us of that fact when he opened up about a robbery he’d recently suffered at the hands of one of his employees. In a video he posted on his official IG page, Chainz revealed that a female employee at one of his establishments robbed the place blind right under everyone’s nose.
And we don’t mean she took the cash in the register or anything you’d expect, but she actually robbed the place of its furniture and TVs as Chainz explained. “It’s mostly women that work there, the nail shop is all women. For a girl that was working in there for me, with me…to go back in there and steal all the stuff out of there, the TVs, the sofas. I’ma be able to get it [back], but I just feel like… it’s been happen. I don’t know why it’s on my heart.”
Obviously disappointed that he put his trust in the wrong person, 2 Chainz surprisingly admitted that he wasn’t going to pursue any legal action against said employee saying “I ain’t gon’ press charges. I ain’t gon’ do nothing. But I just want you to see this and feel this.”
While we’re sure that 2 Chainz’s heart is in the right place, not having the police investigate the matter might just encourage other employees to do the same. Just sayin’.
In the caption of the video Chainz wrote, “No good deed goes unpunished 🤷🏿♂️ im not even mad, I know it’s hard out here … it’s the principle” as a reminder to the do-gooders to be careful about who you help as some people out there aren’t deserving of a kind heart.
Check out 2 Chainz’s video below, and let us know your thoughts on whether he is correct in not involving the law in his business being robbed.
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Seeing a dream deferred is never an easy thing to witness, especially if it’s happening to one of your favorite public figures. Fans of Hot Boys rapper B.G. saw his career face a major detour back in 2012 when he was charged and convicted with firearms possession stemming from a 2009 traffic stop.
Although he unfortunately had to serve 11 long years behind bars, the New Orleans-bred emcee finally made his return to the game in 2023 and almost immediately got back to work. Following the mixtape release of Choppers & Bricks in December 2023 alongside Gucci Mane, and appearing on a single by rap icon Rakim off his 2024 album, G.O.D.’S NETWORK – REB7RTH, B.G. has now officially dropped his first studio album in 16 years with Freedom Of Speech.
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Incognito and DJ Misses were joined by B.G. for a “POTC” exclusive that felt like a reunion in itself. Chopping it up about everything from rejoining his Hot Boys compadres to acclimating into a new era of hip-hop that’s starkly different from his heyday in the 90s and 2000s, B.G.’s story is one that’s both heartbreaking and triumphant. Thankfully, his current days are filled with the joy of getting back to rapping while also receiving love from peers and successors alike, including late Migos member Takeoff who once told Posted On The Corner that B.G.’s 1997 album, It’s All on U, Vol. 2, was the first record outside of his own that inspired him to get into music. “That’s dope,” the 44-year-old veteran said of the clip after Incognito played it back for him, going on to add, “I’m definitely a big ol’ Migos fan and I was hurt when that happened to lil homie. Even though I didn’t know him personally-personally, when we lose our youngins like that it be crazy and hurtful; I know he had so much more to contribute to the culture.”
Watch our full “POTC” exclusive chat above with Hot Boys emcee B.G. to get the story behind his new album, Freedom Of Speech, and everything he’s got planned in the very near future.
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Legendary R&B group Day26 recently gave a major co-sign to rising R&B group WANMOR, showing love for their hit song “Every Pretty Girl In The City” during an interview with Hip-Hop Wired.
The praise came when the Day26 members discussed WANMOR’s authentic approach to music and their natural talent. Rob from Day26 kicked off the conversation, emphasizing how much he appreciates the realness in WANMOR’s story. He stated, “The one thing I love about them is this, we try to stay away from gimmicks and let the music speak for itself. That’s what they do, but the gimmicks they do have work. One, they are all brothers, and two, they came from one of the most legendary names in R&B music.”
Willie from Day26 also chimed in, expressing his admiration for the group’s sound and chemistry, and even suggested the possibility of working with them in the future. “I would love to get in the studio and work with them,” he said, hinting at the exciting opportunity for collaboration between the two groups.
The potential for Day26 and WANMOR to join forces would be a game-changer for R&B fans. With Day26’s seasoned legacy and WANMOR’s fresh energy, a collaboration could bring a new wave of soulful music. Fans are undoubtedly excited at the thought of the two groups linking up to create some unforgettable tracks together.
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After filing multiple assault lawsuits against Diddy, Tony Buzbee has been forced to withdraw from representing the alleged victims.
As per TMZ the Houston, TX. attorney will not be able to proceed with many of the lawsuits he has filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Last month the mogul’s legal representation filed a motion that he does not have authorization to practice law in the Southern District of New York. This week he submitted paperwork formally removing himself from 15 sexual assault cases. “I made an error in judgment by failing to inform you that I was not admitted to the Southern District” the paperwork read.
Tony Buzbee says he plans to remain involved while his New York based counsel will move forward with the high profile cases. U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams has yet to approve the request as per the order she filed on Tuesday, Mar. 11 demanding he explain why he didn’t make it clear he is not approved to practice law in the district.
In an exclusive statement to TMZ he details the reasoning for the move to withdraw. “I personally withdrew, not my firm, from the few federal court cases we have on file until such time as my admission is cleared up” he says. “I’m still attorney in charge in all the New York state cases and intend to file cases very soon in Nevada and California.”
This is not the first time Tony Buzbee has been accused of errors with regards to his legal practice. Back in January JAY-Z’s team called out the attorney for missing several “factual inconsistencies” in his client’s story that she was sexually assaulted by JAY-Z and Diddy back in 2000.
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On Wednesday (March 19), the Metropolitan Transportation Authority made the announcement that transit riders in New York City were expecting the agency would end sales of the MetroCard at the end of the year. All stations would stop selling the MetroCard on Dec. 31, in conjunction with the stoppage of sales in retail locations and bodegas around the city. The OMNY tap-and-go system would then be the only one in use throughout the five boroughs.
“After 32 years, it’s time to say goodbye to the MetroCard and go all in on the fare payment system of the future,” said MTA Chairman Janno Lieber in the statement, adding that the move to OMNY “also opens the door for new discounts and promotions that’ll put money back in riders’ pockets.” OMNY, which was created by the Cubic company with the MTA as a result of their $573 million deal in 2017, had a slow installation and roll-out in 2019 exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The first wave of OMNY vending machines encountering manufacturing issues also delayed the MTA’s planned phaseout of the MetroCard by two years.
OMNY users can purchase a card for $1 at participating retailers and load up with an online account or at OMNY vending machines. They can also use digital wallets on their smartphones and watches to pay the fare. In an interview with Gothamist, MTA spokesperson Joana Flores said that the end date for the MetroCard aligns with the agency’s plan to have at least one OMNY vending machine in all 472 subway stations by the fall.
The MTA encourages riders to spend down their remaining MetroCard balances, but they can use existing balances to pay fares on buses and subway trains until the end of 2026. The change is expected to save the MTA $20 million annually. Those wondering about the discounts they currently have with 30-day MetroCards may see that vanish as well – there is no option for that with OMNY, and a potential fare hike by the MTA later this year could prohibit that from being implemented.
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Lotto Savage, an affiliate of 21 Savage and a member of the Slaughter Gang collective, has reportedly passed away. DJ Kutthroat, his manager and DJ, confirmed the news in an Instagram post saying, “Dam Lotto #RIPLottoSavage.”
While the cause of death has yet to be revealed, the news has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community.
Lotto Savage emerged on the Atlanta rap scene in 2015, quickly gaining attention for his raw, authentic storytelling about life in the streets—focused on trapping, hustling, and survival. His breakout came with features on 21 Savage’s mixtape Slaughter King, which helped establish him as a rising talent. His unique style and gritty lyrics resonated with fans, and he went on to release his own project, Don Slaughter, which featured production from Sonny Digital and a collaboration with Lil Yachty.
Tracks like “Trapped It Out” and “Stack Up” quickly gained traction, accumulating millions of streams and solidifying Lotto Savage’s place in the Atlanta rap scene. He was known for his street-smart rhymes, and his partnership with 21 Savage helped further elevate his profile.
As news of his death circulates, fans and the hip-hop community are left mourning the loss of a talented artist. More details are expected to emerge as the story develops, but for now, Lotto Savage’s legacy remains in the powerful music he left behind.
Long Live Lotto Savage. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family & friends.
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It’s getting close to summer and y’all know what that means, Lollapalooza is coming. To build some hype for the annual music festival the good folks over at Lollapalooza have released the big names that’ll be partaking in the concert event of 2025 featuring some heavy hitters.
Taking to Instagram Tuesday (March 18), Lollapalooza revealed their deep line up, which would be headlined by the likes of A$AP Rocky, Tyler, The Creator (whom Kanye West hates now too for some reason), Doechii, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sabrina Carpenter amongst others. Joining them for the festivities will be the follow music superstars such as T-Pain, Mariah the Scientist, Luke Combs and a gang of other artists you’ve probably never heard of. Still, if they were invited to perform, they must have a loyal fanbase out there willing to shell out big bucks to see them take the stage too, right?
The four-day music festival is set to hit Grant Park in Chicago, Ill., from July 31 to Aug. 3. According to Hypebeast, ticket prices will range from reasonable to ridiculous depending on how bad you want to be a part of the Lollapalooza experience.
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The four-day general admission tickets start at $385 USD and the four-day GA+ tickets includes access to two GA+ lounges, a full-service bar and expedited entry and starts at $715 USD. As for the VIP tickets for all four days, it starts at $1,500 USD and four-day Platinum tickets start at $4,500 USD. Look out for the day to day schedule arriving soon.
The people over at Lollapalooza must not know we’ll probably be in a recession by the time July 31 rolls around. Just sayin’.
Check out the entire line up for Lollapalooza 2025, and let us know if you’ll be checking it out in the comments section below.
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Teyana Taylor’s legal team alleges that ex-husband Iman Shumpert leaked the details of their divorce, casting her in a bad light.
According to reports, lawyers for Teyana Taylor have filed a request for her ex-husband Iman Shumpert to be held in contempt of court in addition to being locked up in jail for 20 days and to pay fines for leaking the details of their divorce. In the documents, the legal team states that Taylor has been the subject of online hate because of the information of the settlement, some of which has been presented incorrectly.
Taylor is insistent that both parties only were awarded the properties by the court – she recieved four, while Shumpert received three which includes a condo in Miami, Florida that she claimed he had gifted to her. The actress and singer received a tour bus which she states she paid for, as well as a Maybach she purchased after Shumpert ‘crashed, totaled, and abandoned her Rolls Royce without replacing it.’
Taylor, meanwhile, is enjoying a powerful surge in her personal and professional life. An Oscars afterparty photo with actor Aaron Pierre has sparked rumors that the two are romantically involved, and the 34-year-old is fresh off of modeling in Paris, France as well as a second collaboration with Air Jordan as well as roles in two Netflix movies and an undisclosed role in a film set for Hulu with Glenn Close. She alleges that Shumpert’s leak was also to promote a new rap song that’s he’s featured on.
The request is the latest development in an acrimonious split between the former GQ Magazine ‘Sexiest Couple on Earth’. The 34-year-old Shumpert is in the midst of his new career as a Twitch gamer as well as the founder of a new cannabis brand, TSA Approved, after last playing in the NBA in 2021 with the Brooklyn Nets. He’s reportedly paying $8,000 in child support to Taylor for their two daughters, Junie and Rue.